Principal Project Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Principal Project Management (Level 3) to join our team! This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.

Description:

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages escorting based on schedules and prepares status reports using program tools such as confluence. Assesses project issues and recommends resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.

• This position oversees and manages the facilities projects and construction activities for the Program and serves as liaison between program and other team members in the Facilities organization.
• Gather, review, and finalize requirements data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and coordinates shipping of hardware as necessary
• Utilizing program gathered requirements, verify that the design for buildings, structures, and other facilities meet the capabilities required within the estimated cost
• Coordinate with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings
• Prepare documentation for leadership review
• Track and review costs, including design, construction, and other related costs for each project
• Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Forecast and report on project status, including key project metrics for Risk, Cost, and Schedule
• Produce and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required
• Identifies any task that will require special inspection and coordinates with customer and facilities

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of high school diploma or GED and 8 years of combined project management, project management, or management experience OR a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in project management, project management, or management experience OR Master’s Degree and 4 year of experience in project management, project management, or management experience
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly to present technical approaches and findings
• Experience working with subject matter experts, engineers, and program leads to ensure collection of data is accurate and timely
• Understanding of the change management process
• Proficient in MS project, Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of construction for classified areas
• PMP Certification
• Demonstrated capability to perform assignments on time and within budget
• Professional writing skills and the ability to communicate with various levels of leadership to include presentation skills

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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.